Easy French Toast Casserole

Ingredients

• 1 cup brown sugar
• 0.5 cups unsalted butter
• 1 loaf crusty French bread , 8-ounce
• 2 cups milk
• 6 large eggs
• 2 teaspoons vanilla extract

Instructions

1. 1

   Gather all ingredients. Grease a 9x13-inch baking dish.

2. 2

   To make the French toast: Stir brown sugar and butter together in a saucepan over medium-low heat until butter is melted and sugar has dissolved, 2 to 4 minutes. Pour butter-brown sugar mixture into the prepared baking dish.

3. 3

   Scatter French bread pieces over top in a 1 ½- to 2-inch layer.

4. 4

   Whisk milk, eggs, and vanilla together in a bowl until well combined. Pour over bread pieces, then press bread down with a spatula so the bread absorbs the liquid. Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate for 8 hours to overnight.

5. 5

   When ready to bake, remove French toast from the refrigerator and discard plastic wrap. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).

6. 6

   To make the topping: Mix brown sugar and cinnamon together in a small bowl; sprinkle evenly over the top of French toast.

7. 7

   Bake in the preheated oven until casserole is golden brown and set in the center, 50 to 60 minutes..

8. 8

   Cut into squares; serve with some of the caramel from the bottom of the pan spooned on top.